Spanish Language Courses in Costa Rica

The
language school

is
located in the center of San Josť, near the university campus.
At the students disposal are a library, cafeteria, room
to relax, modern audiovisual equipment. The teaching staff
is highly qualified by university degrees and is experienced
in teaching foreign languages. The schools director
is European and holds an interpreter and translator degree
of a German university.

Lodging

Living
with a Costa Rican family not only offers you the opportunity
to get to know the country and the locals better but will
also allow you to practice Spanish more frequently. The host
families are selected with great care to assure you of a comfortable
and pleasant homestay. The accommodations consist of a single
room; two meals per day and laundry service are provided.
If you prefer to stay in a hotel or apartment, we will be
happy to help you with the reservation.

Teaching
Method

Students
are tested on the first day, then small groups are formed
according to the level of language experience. The teaching
method is based on extensive experience combined with modern
techniques. Emphasis is put on the very personalized attention
on every students individual progress. Classes are scheduled
Monday through Friday and consist of 4 or 6 one hour lessons
per day, depending on the chosen program. The courses include
grammatical structures, vocabulary expansion, reading and
listening exercises, conversation, dynamic roll plays and
working with modern audiovisual materials.

Course
fee includes:

Airport Pickup and transfer to the
host family*

Lodging with a host family (including 2 meals a day +
laundry service)*

Courses of 4 or 6 hours daily as well as instruction material
(copies), except dictionaries

Leveling test / personal interview

Orientation session

Geographical maps of Costa Rica and tourist information

Certificate of participation

Participation in cultural events and excursions (only
for programs II and IV)

* Only for Programs with Lodging in Host
Family

Cultural events may
be: Latin American Dance Lessons, local special events,
cooking class typical Costa Rican cuisine", visits
to private and public institutions.

Students
should arrive on the Sunday before their program starts and
also plan to leave on the Saturday after it finishes.